used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
Andy
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From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Frank Bird could restrain his curiosity no longer.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frank Bird could restrain his curiosity no longer.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Frank Bird could restrain his curiosity no longer.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Bird could restrain his curiosity no longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank Bird could restrain his curiosity no longer.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
for more time
From this reading Frank Bird could restrain his curiosity no longer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MESSAGE.
not any; not one
From this reading Frank Bird could restrain his curiosity no longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Frank Bird could restrain his curiosity no longer.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MESSAGE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other turned his eyes upon Frank, and there was something in their depths that stirred the other tremendously.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Andy?" he asked, as he laid an affectionate arm across the shoulders of his cousin.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is it about your father, Andy?" he demanded, eagerness plainly showing in his whole manner; for he understood what a hold the subject had on his chum.
